Faculty Professor Assistant - Full-Time in Johnstown, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown invites applications for an Appointment Stream position in Mechanical Engineering, with a preferred focus on mechanical design and solid mechanics, at the Assistant level to start in August 2027. Candidates should possess an earned MS degree (PhD preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and industry experience (at least 3 years preferred). Candidates should possess a broad knowledge of mechanical engineering and be comfortable teaching core engineering courses in the mechanical design sequence in addition to upper-level technical electives in their specialty area. The position has both professional development and service expectations with opportunities for promotion. Opportunities exist to guide relevant senior projects. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is an undergraduate teaching college, with positions teaching the equivalent of 12 credits (lecture and/or laboratory) per semester. The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their leadership, research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

The Mechanical Engineering program is part of the Engineering and Computer Science Division and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The program has a strong foundation in thermal-fluid sciences, solid mechanics, mechanical design, manufacturing, and dynamic systems, has modern educational facilities and maintains strong connections with local and regional industry.

The Engineering and Computer Science Division enrolls approximately 500 students across 5 engineering programs and computer science. The University of Pittsburgh and Johnstown is a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh and is located approximately 80 miles east of Pittsburgh on a picturesque 650 acres in the Laurel Highland Region of Western Pennsylvania.

Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For questions regarding the position or recommendations of potential candidates, please contact Dr. Ladan Momayez at LAM418@pitt.edu. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

In addition to a cover letter and current curriculum vitae, please submit a teaching statement that includes your teaching philosophy and teaching style, a statement of research / professional developments interests, and a list of 3 professional references.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.